VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
GaDOE establishes new Military Student and Family Specialist…
Release: State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a new Military Student and Family Specialist position within the Georgia Department of Education. The Military Student and Family Specialist will support military families as they transition in and…
Georgia’s 2021 graduation rate holds steady
Release: Georgia’s high-school graduation rate did not change significantly from 2020 to 2021 – the 2021 rate is 83.7 percent, compared to 83.8 percent in 2020. Georgia’s graduation rate has increased by 14 percentage points…
GaDoE awards SUCCESS grants in support of school…
Release: The Georgia Department of Education is awarding $4.9 million in competitive grants to support school improvement efforts in 14 school districts and state charter schools. Districts with at least one school identified for Comprehensive Support &…
Superintendent Woods shares school experiences during COVID
Release: As school started last year, I made it a point to be out on the frontlines to hear directly from our students, teachers, and school leaders. I was in more than seventy schools –…
Dr. Johnnie Marshall Gets Surprise Milken Award
VALDOSTA, Ga - The secret was hard to keep, but worth it. For a few weeks the whispers and top secret emails and phone calls continued emphasizing the importance of not letting the cat out…
2019-2020 Student Advisory Council Applications Open
Applications for the 2019-2020 State Superintendent Student Advisory Council are now open. Students will meet with Superintendent Richard Woods to discuss the impact od state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to…